Senior Pre Sales Solutions Architect – Networks
Location: Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days home. Commutable to London, Glasgow or Manchester.
Salary: c£85k per annum, plus 15% Bonus and Benefits.
Environment and Skills:-
Solution Design, Cisco, Wan, Lan, MPLS, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst SD-Wan, Secure Managed Networks, Palo Alto, Cloud, SASE, Managed Network Solutions, Customer Facing, HLD, RFP’s, Bids.
Role Overview:
Are you a seasoned Pre Sales Solutions Architect with expertise in Secure Managed Network Solutions? Join this team and play a pivotal role in supporting our sales efforts by providing technical guidance and consultancy expertise. As a key member of the team, your deep understanding of Cisco solutions (SD-Wan, Meraki) will drive the success of the sales initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand client requirements and provide technical guidance.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Managed Network Solutions, particularly from Cisco.
Conduct detailed technical assessments and analysis of client environments.
Develop tailored HLD solutions to address client needs and deliver value-added services.
Create compelling proposals, presentations, and demonstrations for clients.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to inform solution design.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners.
Key Tasks:
Conduct technical assessments and site surveys to gather client requirements.
Develop solution architectures that align with business objectives.
Collaborate with product management and engineering teams.
Participate in customer meetings and presentations.
Provide technical training to the sales team.
Assist in the preparation of sales collateral.
Support post-sale implementation and deployment activities.
Experience Required:
Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Consultant in telecommunications or MSP Provider
Deep understanding of Cat SD-Wan, Meraki, Secure Managed Network Solutions, particularly from Cisco.
Strong technical expertise and consultancy capability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Customer-focused mindset.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to this team and company’s success, apply now for full discussion about this role.
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Network Engineering Manager – In this position you will work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams. There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies, influence design and deliver systems to the highest quality. You will be responsible for consulting on design, configuring network hardware, commissioning, and delivery of a project’s network and telecommunications systems as a department lead. It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with good Client facing skills and have strong network engineering experience and excellent knowledge of wireless networks, fibre optics and telecoms systems. This is a field-based role that also requires international travel. The position will see you working on systems that are deployed in the high end residential market and within the integration of bullet proof systems in the world of high end superyachts.
Consult on network design and architecture for yacht and residential projects.
Configure, deploy and commission network infrastructure (routing/switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, WAN).
Own technical quality: testing, fault-finding, and final sign-off readiness.
Produce and maintain accurate documentation (as-built, configs, IP plans, test results).
Provide practical escalation support during build and commissioning.
Lead and support a team of engineers on live projects (allocation, guidance, standards, coaching).
Manage interfaces with shipyards, builders, owners’ reps, and third-party contractors.
Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager.
Train and upskill engineers—raise consistency across the department.
CCNA – essential
CCNP – desirable (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience designing and delivering networks end-to-end.
VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, routing basics (OSPF preferred; BGP a plus).
QoS and traffic shaping principles (especially important for voice/video).
Multicast/IGMP basics (helpful in AV-over-IP environments).
PoE design awareness (budgets, switch selection, edge device demands).
Enterprise Wi-Fi deployment and management (controller-based or equivalent).
Wi-Fi surveys, coverage analysis and heatmaps (Ekahau or equivalent).
Commissioning approach that proves performance, not just “looks connected”.
Firewall configuration and deployment (Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, Palo Alto). • Solid fundamentals: segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access/VPN, ACL deployment.
Multi-WAN / SD-WAN style solutions and path selection (Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, Kognitive networks, etc.).
3G/4G/5G routers/modems, ISP management, VSAT connectivity constraints.
SIP/VoIP fundamentals (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP telephony systems.
Fault-finding and commissioning are compulsory.
Comfortable using hand tools and network/telecom test equipment.
Fibre experience: handling and testing basics (power levels/links) — OTDR knowledge a plus. General
Strong English (written and spoken) and confident client-facing communication.
Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint).
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First-line technical support: Respond to helpdesk tickets and service requests. Diagnose and resolve basic hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Support Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Perform password resets and account unlocks.
Networking & infrastructure support: Assist with configuring workstations and network devices. Support basic LAN/WAN troubleshooting. Assist in monitoring network performance. Support Wi-Fi configuration and connectivity issues.
Cybersecurity & compliance: Support implementation of security policies and procedures. Assist with user access controls and permissions. Help maintain antivirus, endpoint protection and patch updates. Understand GDPR and data protection best practices.
Hardware & software deployment: Set up laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. Install operating systems and approved applications. Maintain asset registers and inventory systems. Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
Documentation & continuous improvement: Log and manage support tickets accurately. Update internal knowledge base documentation. Follow ITIL-based service management practices. Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
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Technical Environment:
You will gain hands-on experience within a large-scale enterprise environment, including:
Predominantly Cisco-based networks
Around 800 network switches and 100 firewalls
Approximately 400 servers (physical and virtual)
Supporting connectivity for 300 users
Working alongside EUC, Server Infrastructure, and Network Engineers
Trust Systems supports the platforms that enable ARK
Datacentres to manage their data centre environments and internal operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of senior engineers, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting and maintaining network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, routing, switching)
Assisting with server and network device installation, configuration, and maintenance
Responding to network and infrastructure-related incidents and alerts
Monitoring system performance and escalating issues where required
Supporting firewall configuration and network security controls
Assisting with cloud and hybrid infrastructure tasks
Maintaining accurate technical documentation and network diagrams
Participating in change, upgrade, and maintenance activities
Applying learning from the apprenticeship programme in the workplace
Delivering a professional, customer-focused service
Skills & Knowledge You Will Develop:
Through the apprenticeship and workplace experience, you will develop skills in:
Network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Server installation, configuration, and administration
Network and infrastructure security principles
Cloud infrastructure fundamentals and DevOps concepts
Monitoring, diagnostics, and problem-solving
Working within regulated, business-critical environments
What We’re Looking For:
We place greater emphasis on attitude, professionalism, and potential than existing technical ability. Technical skills will be developed throughout the apprenticeship
Desirable Attributes
Strong interest in networking, systems, and infrastructure
Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving
Confident communication skills
Willingness to learn and take responsibility
Ability to work well in a team and in a customer-facing environment
Personal Qualities:
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Reliable, motivated, and proactive
Calm under pressure
Professional and customer-focused
Comfortable working in a high-profile data centre environment
Training:
As part of the Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard, you’ll be on a fast track to an industry-recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-2-1 and group learning
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time position for the right candidate
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